staying connected

Agree regular catch up call times with friends and family

Some families are setting up big group video calls once a week for example

If you have elderly or vulnerable relatives organise check in times with them

Free video call software

• Whatsapp now has a group video call function

• Skype has mobile phone and computer versions

• House Party is a fun easy app to use on your phone for group video calls and you can play group games too.

• Discord was originally for gamers to chat to each other. You can have it on all the time to hear each others’ background noise which is comforting - you can work away at your own thing then speak to the other person whenever. Works on computer or phone.

• Zoom is easy to use video conference software. Free for up to 100 people for up to 40 mins. Works on computer or phone.